An unusual slow start for Knox Central sophomore Halle Collins led to a big finish, as she tossed in a game-high 26 points, and 16 rebounds to lead the Lady Panthers to an impressive 69-49 win over Bell County.
Collins only had two points after the first quarter but began to heat up in the second quarter, scoring eight points before adding 16 more points in the second half. She also had five assists, and six steals in the game.
Collins’ teammates also turned in a solid effort as well. Timberly Frederick hit five 3-pointers while finishing with 19 points while Kelsie Smith, Hannah Melton, and Reagan Jones each scored six points apiece.
Gracie Jo Wilder led Bell County with 23 points while hitting three 3-pointers while Lauren McGeorge scored 10 points, and Maya Ausmus finished with eight points.
Knox Central led 17-10 at the end of the first quarter, and 30-27 at halftime, before outscoring the Lady Bobcats, 39-22, during the second half.
The Lady Panthers will be back in action Monday on the road against Barbourville while Bell County will travel to play Harlan County on Tuesday.
